Episode 058 – Stephanie Morimoto, CEO, Asutra
On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Stephanie Morimoto, Chief Executive Officer at Asutra, reflects on her journey transitioning from burnout to wellness entrepreneur. Stephanie shares the positive outcomes of focusing on developing relationships, self-care, and magnesium! Hear how she created a company that prioritizes wellness and inclusivity.
00:00 – Intro
01:07 – Morimoto's childhood & inspiring family history
04:53 – Highschool & college journey
09:25 – The powerful impact of education
12:26 – Morimoto's winding path to Asutra
15:37 – Joining the entrepreneurship world & hitting burnout
18:13 – The shift in hustle culture
22:33 – Asutra's goal in self-care
24:22 – Message from our sponsor, Shure
24:53 – The power of magnesium
27:38 – Purchasing Asutra & rebranding
30:01 – The meaning behind Asutra
30:49 – Asutra's core values in workplace culture
37:09 – Pros & cons of declining venture capital
40:39 – Navigating the business realm as a female Asian American entrepreneur
44:04 – Creating meaningful business partnerships
47:47 – Future plans for Asutra
52:07 – Rapid Fire Questions
56:19 – Outro
Episode Link: Asutra
Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago
Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago
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